praise

[AI Synthesis]: Praise and warmth raise self-esteem: thank often, smile with mood, and praise quickly, specifically, for large and small accomplishments.

Appreciation and thank-you

• Appreciation and praise are vitally important; people track how praiseworthy they feel.
• Say thank you on every occasion, large or small — make a habit of thanking everyone for everything they do.

Be quick to praise

• Praise elevates self-esteem.
• Be specific — a trait, possession, or accomplishment.
• Praise immediately.
• Praise both large and small accomplishments.
• Smiling and laughing is infectious — match the other person’s mood.

Actions

• Say “thank you” on every occasion, for any large or small reason.
• Praise people for something they have done; compliment a trait, possession, or accomplishment.
• Be quick, specific, and praise small wins as well as big ones.
• Match the other person’s mood with smile and laugh.

Sources

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